Could have been better but missed line on first buoy and had to do a hard 45 degree swim to get to outside of buoy. Was probably about 15-20 yards inside of buoy when I got to about 15-20 from it. Did much better with second buoy and return swim to beach.

Swim closer to pack. I thought they were swimming too close to shore and I was taking a straighter line for first buoy, but I was too far inside of it.

Transition still 30 seconds slower than I wanted. Need to work on this transition. May need to clip shoes and to pedals and not go with socks.

Did well on bike. Had fastest bike time in race. Still wanted to be a bit faster. Average watts were 232 and wanted those closer to 250. Otherwise pleased with ride

Push harder on climbs and drop gears faster on descents.

Left T2 with watch still on bike. Had to go back and get it. Cost me about 15 seconds. Was still too slow. Wanted to be closer to 1:00.

I forgot my squirt bottle and instead had a water bottle with cap. Must have squirt bottle to save 5-10 seconds on T2 hydration. Also, make watch removal part of run to T2, probably at dismount.

Struggled getting water at 1/2 way point. Tried to drink on run and choked on water.

Forego water. It was only 5k. Didn't really need it.

Grabbed food and Gatorade and walked 1/4 mile


Transitions were not strong and swim was off course on first buoy. Otherwise good race.


What makes this race so great is the venue. Bowman Lake is a geat swim, bike has great surface with moderate hills and run is flat and has great shading. If you want to do a race where you have a shot at a PR, this is the race for you. The course is set up well for a fast time because the conditions are in great shape. One of best triathlon venues I have raced on. The registration however is not well organized. Recommend they do packet pick ups night before.